Chirk

Chirk Railway Station.

Rail delays after driver passed stop sign in Gobowen

A new car park could be built on the old Flexys site in Cefn Mawr to serve the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Source: Planning document

A new car park could be built on the old Flexys site in Cefn Mawr to serve the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Source: Planning document

Planning and development

New car park set to be approved as Pontcysyllte Aqueduct sees boom in visitors

British Transport Police.

British Transport Police.

Weston Rhyn railway track death is 'not suspicious' says British Transport Police

Cariad Care North Wales owners Tacina Evans-Hughes and Lisa Jones McNeil

Cariad Care North Wales owners Tacina Evans-Hughes and Lisa Jones McNeil

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Pair set up care company in bid to relieve pressures on NHS staff

Anthony, 62, has been missing since July 1

Anthony, 62, has been missing since July 1

Police make new appeal for missing man after searching Chirk Aqueduct

The team will be tackling Snowdon to raise money for Hope House

The team will be tackling Snowdon to raise money for Hope House

Kronospan staff to take on sunset walk up Snowdon for Hope House

Chirk School St David's day celebrations March 1991

Chirk School St David's day celebrations March 1991

Tap dancing, musical performances and viaduct crossing memories from the 90s

Llŷr Gruffydd MS.

Llŷr Gruffydd MS.

Dust problems from Kronospan raised in Senedd

Maddie Hughes (left) picks up her Young Business Person award on Friday.

Maddie Hughes (left) picks up her Young Business Person award on Friday.

20-year-old Oswestry worker named Shropshire's best young businessperson

Leighton Edwards (left) and Cllr Terry Evans (right) in Chirk.

Leighton Edwards (left) and Cllr Terry Evans (right) in Chirk.

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Chirk residents say Natural Resources Wales 'letting us down' over Kronospan dust

See inside the Grade II listed Chirk Manor with 'fabulous' views that's for sale

A fashion show in Oswestry in 1990.

A fashion show in Oswestry in 1990.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Oswestry area life from 1990?

William Hague and Craig Williams have been on the campaign trail

William Hague and Craig Williams have been on the campaign trail

William Hague out and about in Chirk as he backs Conservative election candidate

The A483/A5 at Chirk was closed for several hours.

The A483/A5 at Chirk was closed for several hours.

Major road near Oswestry re-opens following road traffic collision

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MP bids farewell to constituents after parliament dissolves

Gobowen School vikings 1993

Gobowen School vikings 1993

Recognise any familiar faces from Oswestry area life during the 1990s?

Dobbies in Moreton Park.

Dobbies in Moreton Park.

Weston Rhyn Primary School to benefit from Dobbies Community Garden

Simon Baynes MP (left) with Vicki Mitchell and David Johnston MP.

Simon Baynes MP (left) with Vicki Mitchell and David Johnston MP.

Chirk nursery manager Vicki delighted after Downing Street visit

Mondelez, Chirk. Picture by Google Maps.

Mondelez, Chirk. Picture by Google Maps.

Chirk employer fined £288 MILLION for breaking European trade rules

Ken Skates (far left) with Staff at Overton's Dee Valley Medical Centre.

Ken Skates (far left) with Staff at Overton's Dee Valley Medical Centre.

Politician blasts 13,000 missed GP appointments over 12 months

A blurred image of crude pictures drawn around potholes in the Ceiriog Valley

A blurred image of crude pictures drawn around potholes in the Ceiriog Valley

Resident paints rainbow genitals around potholes to highlight state of roads

A vehicle at Ultra 4x4 near Chirk.

A vehicle at Ultra 4x4 near Chirk.

Off road centre shuts to protect wild birds - after nest found in car engine bay

Alyson Winn with her medal for the ultra-marathon.

Alyson Winn with her medal for the ultra-marathon.

Chirk 'super gran' completes Heart of Wales ultra marathon

Lawrence Wilson is the new manager of Chirk AAA.

Lawrence Wilson is the new manager of Chirk AAA.

Ardal North East League

Wilson unveiled as new manager of Chirk AAA following relegation

Alex Huxley will lead Oswestry this season.

Alex Huxley will lead Oswestry this season.

Shropshire Cricket League season begins as Oswestry and border sides pad up

Alyson Winn ahead of her ultra marathon.

Alyson Winn ahead of her ultra marathon.

Super Gran set to take on Heart of Wales 30-mile ultra-marathon - aged 66

Ken Skates MS (second left) with Prof John Innes (left) and Dr Peter Mying (right) and tissue bank coordinator Giuliana Dotolo.

Ken Skates MS (second left) with Prof John Innes (left) and Dr Peter Mying (right) and tissue bank coordinator Giuliana Dotolo.

Public urged to support animal tissue bank after politician's visit

The Lodge in Black Park, Chirk

The Lodge in Black Park, Chirk

'Spectacularly grand' Grade II listed hunting lodge for Chirk Castle for sale

Permission granted for new electric vehicle charging point near Chirk

Permission granted for new electric vehicle charging point near Chirk

Planning and development

Permission granted for new electric vehicle charging point near Chirk

Charlotte Williams is celebrating 10 years in business after taking over Inspire Hair Studio when she was just 19

Charlotte Williams is celebrating 10 years in business after taking over Inspire Hair Studio when she was just 19

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Hairdresser celebrates 10th business anniversary after starting at age 19

Chirk AAA manager Gary Jones (right) has departed Holyhead Road.

Chirk AAA manager Gary Jones (right) has departed Holyhead Road.

Jones departs relegated Chirk AAA as Colliers begin search for new manager

Kate Hill-Trevor (fifth from right) formally ended her Shrieval year with a Thanksgiving Service at St Mary’s Church, Chirk.

Kate Hill-Trevor (fifth from right) formally ended her Shrieval year with a Thanksgiving Service at St Mary’s Church, Chirk.

High Sheriff of Clwyd makes farewell speech at Chirk church

The former St Ffraid's Church in Glyn Ceiriog is up for auction again.

The former St Ffraid's Church in Glyn Ceiriog is up for auction again.

Planning and development

Glyn Ceiriog church up for auction again with guide price of £45,000

Chirk Infants Easter Bonnets 1985

Chirk Infants Easter Bonnets 1985

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Oswestry area life in the 1980s?

Martyn and Gaynor Freeman, FOCS volunteers, Laura Williams, Spar manager, Ali Owens and Cass Windsor, staff members; Angela Ree, chairman of FOCS and Paul Thomas, treasurer at FOCS.

Martyn and Gaynor Freeman, FOCS volunteers, Laura Williams, Spar manager, Ali Owens and Cass Windsor, staff members; Angela Ree, chairman of FOCS and Paul Thomas, treasurer at FOCS.

Clubs and societies

Station continues to look the part as friends group benefit from donation

Weston Rhyn Carnival fun from 1984.

Weston Rhyn Carnival fun from 1984.

In pictures: Recognise any familiar faces from Oswestry life from the 1980s?

North Wales Police raiding the house in Penycae

North Wales Police raiding the house in Penycae

WATCH: Drugs and cash seized after police raid property

Ken Skates (middle) watches the Chirk bell ringers.

Ken Skates (middle) watches the Chirk bell ringers.

Chirk church bells restoration plan gets MS Ken Skates' backing

The Princess Elizabeth steam engine pulling Northern Belle.

The Princess Elizabeth steam engine pulling Northern Belle.

Cultural attractions

Pleas to help save famous steam engine that often runs in Shropshire

Chirk Castle is hosting the 'sunshine meadow.

Chirk Castle is hosting the 'sunshine meadow.

Cultural attractions

Chirk Castle to host Nightingale Hospice's 'sunshine meadow' again

The false alarmw as at ETC Sawmills near Chirk.

The false alarmw as at ETC Sawmills near Chirk.

Oswestry firefighters sent to 'controlled burn' near Chirk

A section of the B5605 between Newbridge and Cefn Mawr was severely damaged during Storm Christoph in January. Source: Wrexham Council

A section of the B5605 between Newbridge and Cefn Mawr was severely damaged during Storm Christoph in January. Source: Wrexham Council

Work to mend vital road closed for three years set to get under way

John Matthews, Vicky Bradbeer and John Isherwood from the Wrexham Erddig Rotary Club at the Chirk Aqueduct.

John Matthews, Vicky Bradbeer and John Isherwood from the Wrexham Erddig Rotary Club at the Chirk Aqueduct.

Chirk pub the finish for Oswestry's Hope House walk at Llangollen Canal

Met Office issues 24 hours yellow warning for Shropshire, including Oswestry and surrounding areas.

Met Office issues 24 hours yellow warning for Shropshire, including Oswestry and surrounding areas.

Met Office warns of weekend disruption in Oswestry after yellow warning for rain

The Northern Belle is passing tthrough Shropshire again.

The Northern Belle is passing tthrough Shropshire again.

Luxury train service the Northern Belle to pass through Gobowen and Chirk

The team from Gareth Morris Construction.

The team from Gareth Morris Construction.

Construction company lands top national award for social housing

Chirk Castle snowdrops

Chirk Castle snowdrops

Chirk Castle named among top ten spots for snowdrop viewing this season

EVC car park plans in Chirk approved at Wrexham Council Planning Meeting.

EVC car park plans in Chirk approved at Wrexham Council Planning Meeting.

Major new plans approved for land beside Chirk McDonald's

Met Office issues yellow warning for snow in Shropshire and Powys.

Met Office issues yellow warning for snow in Shropshire and Powys.

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Met office warns of snow for Shropshire bringing power cuts and travel delays

National government

Chirk Youth FC granted over £5,800 from government sports investment

A5 between Oswestry and Chirk to face month-long closure

A5 between Oswestry and Chirk to face month-long closure

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A5 from Oswestry to Chirk faces a month of lane closures - for litter picking

Bob's car on the muddy path.

Bob's car on the muddy path.

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Sat Nav detour leaves couple trapped in mud after Storm Isha closed road

Stock image of an axe

Stock image of an axe

Mystery groundskeepers job offered for large estate near Oswestry

Booster fault at Severn Trent disrupts water supply in North Shropshire border towns.

Booster fault at Severn Trent disrupts water supply in North Shropshire border towns.

Booster fault at Severn Trent disrupts water supply on north Shropshire border

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